Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, Shinjuku

Catch sweeping views of the city from one of the two public observation decks at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings. Completed in 1990, the postmodern building designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange references a Gothic cathedral. Inside, the governing bodies for the entire Tokyo metropolitan area have their headquarters. At 202 m (663 ft), the building's observation decks each contain a cafe and souvenir shop. One of them stays open late, providing glittering views of the skyline on clear nights. With our custom trip planner, Tokyo attractions like Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

889tonyp

August 17, 2017

The building itself is amazing but the view from the top allows 360 degree views of Tokyo. It's more a perspective to appreciate and understand the size of the city. The extended views are offered fro...
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kzmfkk

August 17, 2017

個人的には免許証の書き換えでお世話になることが多いです。東京観光をしに来た人がいるときには展望室へ連れて行くと喜んでもらえます。外から見た都庁も素敵です。桜の時期は本当に綺麗です。
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It is often personally to become indebted in the license renewal. Could you pleased whenever someone came to sightseeing in Tokyo and take you to the Observatory. Tokyo Metropolitan Government building seen from the outside is great. Cherry blossom season is really beautiful.

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crypegcry13

August 17, 2017

Recommended to take the South Tower (Lift J45) and has the view of the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree beside other highrise building. Can see Meji Shrine too with a powerful zoom lens. (FREE entrance) ...
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Benjamin Yang

July 1, 2017

This place is nested in the midst of office blocks. It's less intensely visited compared to the shopping districts and crazy pedestrian crossings elsewhere in Tokyo. Definitely a great area to walkabout in the vicinity after the visit to the towers. Known for the free views, it is indeed spectacular. Weekday mid afternoons seemed to be great with less crowd, walking and breathing space.

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Paul M

June 20, 2017

Go to the South Observatory for best views. Free and great view of Tokyo! The North's has a portion of the view reserved for 'Good View' cafe, so unless you eat there you won't be able to see the best view from the North observatory. Lots of souvenirs atop both towers.

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Charline P

June 15, 2017

View of Tokyo from above for free.
Especially recommended at night. After 9pm is probably a better time, because a lot of people leave around that time.
The staff is super nice!! I lost my phone and the service was helping me until I found it.

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Nick Campion

July 10, 2017

Free view of Tokyo! A must stop. You can see Mt Fuji in the distance. There is a South and North view. I did the south. Cafe and gifts on the top.

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Henry Beach

June 27, 2017

Fantastic place to receive a free view of tokyo from the observatory. Would definitely recommend. There is a gift shop in the north tower and a cafe also. Getting up and down took no time.

Where to stay in Tokyo

Tokyo abounds with excellent places to stay, from luxury affairs to humble budget-friendly lodgings. Its glittering skyscrapers house numerous international four- and five-star hotels, both in the populous cultural hotspots of Shinjuku and in the business centers of Akasaka and Shinbashi. Meanwhile, hostels catering to the shoestring traveler lie scattered throughout the city. For a memorable, distinctly Japanese experience, seek out a ryokan, a traditional bed and breakfast with tatami floor mats and sliding screen doors.